Blizzard Warning
...WEATHER CONDITIONS SLOWLY IMPROVING...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one
inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Rice,
Steele, and Waseca Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile
due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected
and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
From: Dec 19, 2025 02:05
Until: Dec 19, 2025 04:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may rise into the teens to 20s
below zero during the day Saturday, but frostbite can still occur
in as little as 20 minutes.
From: Dec 13, 2025 06:00
Until: Dec 14, 2025 16:00
Winter Storm Warning
...SNOW CONTINUES THROUGH THE EVENING, WITH THE HIGHEST ACCUMULATION
EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
.Light snow will persist throughout the day today, with moderate
intensity at times across southern Minnesota. Snow will then
gradually diminish from west to east across MN into WI this evening
through early morning Sunday.
Several inches of accumulation, including over 6 inches of total
accumulation near and south of a line from Redwood Falls to Le Sueur
to Cannon Falls MN. The heaviest snow will fall around the Interstate
90 corridor in southern Minnesota, with upwards of 10 inches of total
accumulation through late tonight possible. Lighter amounts are
expected from west central Minnesota through the Twin Cities metro
through Bloomer WI and points northward of that line.
This snow will continue to cause slick roads and travel impacts.
Overall, travelers should use extra caution and allow for extra
travel time, including the possibility of moderate prolonged snowfall
at times, which may lead to hazardous travel conditions.
* WHAT...Steady snow continues. Additional snow accumulations between
3 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Le Sueur and Rice Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Nov 29, 2025 19:54
Until: Nov 30, 2025 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
...PROLONGED SNOWFALL EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
.A winter system is expected to move through the Midwest from west to
east Friday night through Saturday night, bringing a prolonged
period of light to moderate snowfall. Probabilities for 6+" of snow
are 70-90%, highest along and south of Interstate 90. Prepare now
for impacts to post-Thanksgiving travel.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 or more
inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast
Minnesota, and southwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Impacts to
post-Thanksgiving travel possible.
From: Nov 27, 2025 08:48
Until: Nov 27, 2025 21:15
Winter Storm Watch
...LONG DURATION SNOW WITH SEVERAL INCHES OF ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE
ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.Snow will develop across the Dakotas Friday, reaching southern
Minnesota Friday evening, then continue through Saturday. Several
inches of accumulation may lead to travel impacts Friday night into
Saturday night. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for areas south
of a line from Redwood Falls to Owatonna.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
8 inches possible.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Martin, Nicollet,
Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Redwood Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Nov 27, 2025 08:22
Until: Nov 27, 2025 21:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 26, 2025 09:06
Until: Nov 26, 2025 21:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin,
Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, and Yellow
Medicine Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 25, 2025 21:00
Until: Nov 26, 2025 12:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Freezing fog may
lead to slick spots on untreated roads and surfaces this morning.
* WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,
Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.
* WHEN....
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freezing fog may lead to slick spots on untreated roads and
surfaces this morning.
From: Nov 19, 2025 07:17
Until: Nov 19, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...RAIN AND SNOW MAY TURN TO HEAVY SNOW IN A NARROW BAND
OVERNIGHT AND ACCUMULATE QUICKLY FOR THE TUESDAY MORNING
COMMUTE...
.Rain will develop across southern Minnesota early this evening,
then turn to a mix of rain and snow overnight. Precipitation may
turn to all snow at times and become heavy. Quick accumulations
of a few inches are possible in time for the Tuesday morning
commute along a line from Canby and Redwood Falls, to the
southern Twin Cities metro, to just south of Eau Claire. Forecast
confidence remains low and will depend on surface temperatures. A
degree variation one way or the other may lead to significant
forecast changes. Keep updated on the latest forecasts.
* WHAT...Rain and snow expected. The snow may be occasionally
heavy. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southwest and west central Minnesota.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Nov 17, 2025 23:18
Until: Nov 18, 2025 10:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...RAIN AND SNOW MAY TURN TO HEAVY SNOW IN A NARROW BAND
OVERNIGHT AND ACCUMULATE QUICKLY FOR THE TUESDAY MORNING
COMMUTE...
.Rain will develop across southern Minnesota early this evening,
then turn to a mix of rain and snow overnight. Precipitation may
turn to all snow at times and become heavy. Quick accumulations
of a few inches are possible in time for the Tuesday morning
commute along a line from Canby and Redwood Falls, to the
southern Twin Cities metro, to just south of Eau Claire. Forecast
confidence remains low and will depend on surface temperatures. A
degree variation one way or the other may lead to significant
forecast changes. Keep updated on the latest forecasts.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Rain may mix with snow at times. Total
snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Pierce,
Pepin and Eau Claire Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Nov 17, 2025 23:18
Until: Nov 18, 2025 10:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of breezy winds and dry conditions will create
elevated fire weather conditions today. Westerly winds are
forecast to sustain between 10-15 mph and gust up to 25-30 mph
this afternoon. Relative humidity is forecast to drop to 25-30
percent during peak afternoon heating. These conditions will
work together to support elevated potential for rapid fire
spread.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see
apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.
From: Nov 03, 2025 08:37
Until: Nov 04, 2025 00:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Oct 30, 2025 09:43
Until: Oct 30, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue County. In Wisconsin, Chippewa,
Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Oct 30, 2025 09:43
Until: Oct 30, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Floyd, Mitchell, and Chickasaw Counties. In
Minnesota, Dodge, Mower, and Wabasha Counties. In Wisconsin,
Buffalo County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Oct 30, 2025 12:08
Until: Oct 30, 2025 15:00
